Necessary preliminary tasks:
NOTE: Extract brake fluid out of expansion tank. Use a suction bottle used exclusively for drawing off brake fluid.
Do not reuse drawn out brake fluid.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release retaining screw (2).
Detach expansion tank (3) by pulling vertically upward.
IMPORTANT: Check rubber plugs (1) in brake master cylinder for damage and replace if necessary.
Push the expansion tank vertically onto the master brake cylinder.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front trim panel: Replacing front left or right side wall holder
NOTE: Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Side wall removed.
Transfer the systematic diagram onto the respective holder version.
General information:
Procedure OBSERVE repair stage 2!
Following new body parts are required:
(1) Holder, side wall, front (variant 1)
(2) Holder, side w ...